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09/04/2026

Construction progress is moving right along! 🚧

These photos show the new entrance from Highway 106 to the future bus loop. The new access road will wrap around the edge of the existing parking lot and continue through the former playground area. Beyond that, on the north side of the field, will be our new transportation center and bus parking area.

Crews will soon begin finishing the roads and then move toward preparing the site for our new playground. This phase—including the bus loop and playground—is currently scheduled for completion by January 1.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding throughout construction. There is still plenty of work ahead, but it is exciting to see the progress and think about everything that will be accomplished over the next three years! We’ll continue keeping our community updated along the way.

09/03/2026

What a great first day of school! Our students seemed so happy to be back, and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces throughout the day. Here are just a few snapshots as students arrived for our first day together!

Families, did you take any first-day photos? Please share them in the comments—we’d love to see them! 📸🐋

09/02/2026

🎉 Did you miss our groundbreaking ceremony yesterday?

Thanks to MasonWebTV for joining us and capturing this exciting milestone for Hood Canal School! Check out their video from the ceremony as we officially kick off our three-year construction project.

Special thanks to our partners and guest speakers Skokomish Tribal Chairman and CEO Tom Strong, State Representative Travis Couture, and Board President Edie Reclusado. Our entire school board joined the ceremony along with Hood Canal PSE President JP Houed and HCEA President Max Cowdery.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful to our students, staff, families, community, and partners who helped make this project possible. There’s a lot to look forward to! 🏗️🐋

Skokomish Indian Tribe Lance Gibbon Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) ESD 113

Hood Canal School District held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 1, ...

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Hood Canal Kiwanis for treating our staff to lunch during today’s Professional Development Day! 🥪🍪

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, continued support, and partnership with Hood Canal School. Having community partners who consistently show up for our students and staff means so much.

Thank you, Hood Canal Kiwanis! The lunch was delicious and very much appreciated! 🍽️🐋

08/24/2026

⛳ FORE! The Hood Canal Kiwanis 5th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up!

Join us Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Lake Cushman Golf Course for a great day of golf, prizes, food, and fun, all while supporting our local youth and community!

🏌️ Tournament Details
• Check in: 8:00 AM
• Shotgun start: 9:00 AM
• Four person teams, limited to 18 teams
• Kiwanis Members: $100 per player
• Non Members: $125 per player

Registration includes your green fee, range balls, lunch, and a swag golf bag!

🏆 Prizes
🎟️ Silent Auction
💰 50/50 Raffle
🍔 Food and beverages available throughout the event

Proceeds help support youth activities, scholarships, community needs, and community events right here in our area.

Ready to play? Scan the QR code on the flyer or register at hckgolf.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Contact Kevin at [email protected] or 425-444-7832 for sponsorships or event questions.

Grab your foursome and come support a great cause! ⛳

08/20/2026

MEET OUR 6TH GRADE ELA/SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER - JULIE MIDDLETON DURAN!

Tell us a little about yourself and what you’re looking forward to at Hood Canal!

“I am excited to join the Hood Canal Orca family! I grew up in Wenatchee and look forward to learning more about this beautiful community and surrounding area.

Language Arts and teaching drama are passions of mine. When I am not at school, I love testing new recipes, running, and spending time with friends and family.

I know this is going to be an amazing school year, and as we grow, there will be many more positive adventures to come. Thank you for the warm welcome I’ve received!”

Welcome to Hood Canal, Julie! We’re so happy to have you as part of our Orca family!

08/17/2026

MEET OUR 3RD GRADE TEACHER — KAYLA JANOWSKI!

Tell us a little about yourself and your new role at Hood Canal!

Hi all! I am so excited to be the new 3rd grade teacher at Hood Canal School! I am a native Washingtonian, born and raised in Moses Lake. After living in Chewelah for a year, where I began substitute teaching, my husband and I moved to Shelton.

I began working at Hood Canal shortly after moving to Western Washington as a paraeducator while also taking online courses to earn my teaching degree. I graduated last January and am looking forward to beginning my first year as a teacher!

What are you most excited about in your new role?

I am looking forward to continuing to build positive relationships with our students, families, and staff. The students I will have in third grade were kindergartners when I started as a paraeducator! I spent that school year supporting their classroom and also served as their substitute teacher.

It has really come full circle, and I look forward to learning even more about them and providing fun, meaningful experiences for them.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?

I enjoy lounging on the couch crocheting, reading books, or doing puzzles. I also love baking bread and sweets! We have two dogs, Ranger and Gala, who have tons of energy, so we often go on hikes and outdoor adventures.

Just for fun — what’s something about you that might surprise us?

Teaching is actually my second career! I originally went to college to study agriculture and become a crop scientist, specializing in plant breeding and plant pathology. I loved my research on canola and earned a Master of Science degree in the field.

Life eventually led me in a different direction, and I discovered my love of education and helping others. I began substitute teaching, which ultimately led me to where I am today!

We are so excited to see Kayla begin this next chapter at Hood Canal! Please join us in congratulating her on her new role as our 3rd Grade Teacher!

08/12/2026

🐋💙 We have another new Orca welcome and we're excited to introduce Juliana Cook, our new 4th Grade Teacher! 🍎

Take a peek below to learn about Juliana — and be sure to help us give her a big Hood Canal welcome! 💙🐋

We’re so glad you’re here, Juliana!

08/12/2026

🐋💙 We're welcoming more of our newest Orcas and are happy to introduce Carlos Bonilla, our new 6-8 Special Education Teacher! 🍎

Take a peek below to learn about Carlos — and be sure to help us give him a big Hood Canal welcome! 💙🐋

We’re so glad you’re here, Carlos!

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